The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that Ekiti and Osun States will hold their next governorship elections on 20 June and 8 August 2026, respectively. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman, disclosed the dates on Friday during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). Yakubu explained that, in line with legal provisions, INEC is mandated to issue election notices no later than 360 days prior to any…

The Nigerian Senate has approved a statutory budget totalling ₦1.81 trillion for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the 2025 financial year, following the bill’s third reading. The approval came after Senator Mohammed Ibrahim presented the harmonised report of the joint committee, which incorporated recommendations from both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The report was prepared in line with Sections 62, 80, 88, 89, and 299 of the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains at a crossroads as its National Caucus meeting on Monday ended without a clear resolution. Key stakeholders, including the party’s Governors’ Forum, Board of Trustees (BoT), and a peace committee led by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, are expected to reconvene today (Tuesday) in an attempt to break the impasse preventing the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting from holding. Acting National Chairman, Umar…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), led by Chief Wole Adesina, has issued a stern warning against what it describes as two unfolding threats to the party’s integrity and national unity. In a strongly worded statement released on Monday, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Alfa Mohammed, criticised a growing coalition of aggrieved politicians allegedly seeking to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu without presenting any concrete…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has stepped back from a legislative proposal that sought to impose mandatory voting on Nigerians. The withdrawal followed an outpouring of criticism from legal experts, rights groups, and the wider public. Initially introduced by Abbas alongside Daniel Ago, the lawmaker representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency in Plateau State, the bill aimed to revise the Electoral Act 2022 to compel eligible citizens…

Officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), acting on the directive of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, have sealed the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja.

Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has lamented the challenges faced by principled leaders in navigating Nigeria’s complex governance landscape. Obi, who made the statement at a thanksgiving service hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Umuahia highlighted systemic obstacles and resistance to reform. At the thanksgiving service, which commemorated Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s second year in office, Obi urged political leaders to treat public funds as…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially postponed its much-anticipated 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting slated for May 27, 2025. In a notice issued by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the postponement was attributed to the need to give ample time for the party’s reconciliation committee, chaired by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, to complete its ongoing peace-building mission within the party. “This is to formally inform…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has confirmed that discussions among opposition leaders to form a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections are progressing steadily and will be finalised in a matter of weeks. Nwosu, speaking during an interview with Arise TV, revealed that the ADC has been at the centre of coordination efforts for over 16 months, working closely not only with…

A political meeting convened in Abuja to strategize a coalition against the All Progressives Congress (APC) descended into chaos on Sunday after a disagreement among delegates led to a disruption. The meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, drew several prominent opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation…

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has reflected on the 2015 presidential election, asserting that neither of the two main contenders—then-President Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari—had the nation’s genuine interest at heart. Lamido made these remarks in Chapter 16 (pages 416–417) of his autobiography Being True To Myself, launched in Abuja on May 13. He recounted a conversation with President Jonathan during the campaign, warning…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from all reconciliation arrangements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He cited betrayal and consistent violations of previously agreed terms by some party leaders. In a statement released on Sunday, Wike linked the party’s growing internal instability to unresolved issues following the 2023 general elections. READ ALSO: ‘It’s embarrassing’ – Wike condemns walkout on First Lady in Rivers He lamented…